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Visas: British Overseas Territories

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKHome OfficeTabled Answered 26 March 2025UIN 38956

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support her Department is providing to the Overseas Territories to assist with people overstaying visas.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Immigration functions are devolved to the Overseas Territories. Any decisions relating to individuals overstaying their visa are matters for local immigration teams.

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